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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.90, 195.68 and 115.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.90, 195.68 and 115.58 is: 159.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.90 : 195.68 = 115.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.90/195.68 = 115.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.90x = 195.68 × 115.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.90x = 22,616.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,616.69/141.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.38

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